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How to get fromChapel Hill to Topsail Beachby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Topsail Beach by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 41m
    $106–148

  2. Drive 164.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Topsail Beachcar car 164.1 mi
    3h 11m
    $30–44

  3. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane RDU - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    $350–716

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $148–218

  5. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane RDU - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Topsail Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $156–466

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chapel Hill to Topsail Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Topsail Beach, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chapel Hill to Topsail Beach. However, you can take the line 800 bus to Regional Transit Center, take the line 100 bus to Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, walk to GoRaleigh Station, take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, then take the taxi to Topsail Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Chapel Hill to Topsail Beach in around 3h 11m.

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